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For Christmas I went to Orvis Hot Springs, Colorado (aka: Naked Hot Springs) and learned a few things about myself that were previously unknown. I share the whole tale in this episode. 

Reinvention.  You are not stuck! You can choose something different ANY TIME.  You matter!Your desires, needs, and dreams matter. Choose YOU.

In today's episode I'm interviewing Katy Sine, a self-love researcher and expert in this field.  She sheds light on and gives insight into how to practice self love, what it actually is and isn't and even the biggest question of all.  WHAT IS LOVE?This episode is packed with SO MANY takeaways and new ways to think about loving yourself, how it can benefit you in your life and how  exactly we can start doing it. 

Jessica Barnes talks to us about Self Love and Self Care through a spiritual lens.  It is a practice that requires forgiveness, holding space and seeing yourself clearly. We get into some deep stuff in this one and I know you will get something out of it! There is a gift for you at the end as well!  A 20 minute guided meditation that will definitely shift your energy, your nervous system and your thinking for the day.  ENJOY!

Madison shares her experience of recovering from an eating disorder and tells us about the tools she learned in treatment that help her care for herself and show love.  

February is the month of LOVE.  This whole month, we are focusing on SELF LOVE and SELF CARE.  What is it?  What isn't it?  How to practice it and WHY. This episode is a quick intro.  I asked two questions and received  voice memos from some people I know.  Do you love yourself?How do you show it? Give this quick episode a listen, and then take this week answering those two question for yourself. 

In this episode, I interview Jennifer Hurst of Everyday Enneagram about the 9 Enneagram types and how knowing what your type is can lead to a better understanding of yourself and how you show up in the world.  This self-awareness can lead to more self love and acceptance that once achieved, helps you extend that same love to everyone around you.  I have personally felt so seen and validated by what I am learning about my type and I hope this episode will inspire you to have that same experience.  

In this episode, we chat with Anna Cash of Smart Home Canning about practical AND SPIRITUAL reasons to grow, preserve and forage for your own food.   Food preserving and gardening are not just for your grandma!  These are community building, eco-friendly, delicious practices that nourish mind, body and soul.  Even if food preserving is not your jam, I know Anna will inspire you to go out and do what you are called to do.  

This episode is about getting rid of those self-defeating thoughts that hold you back from LIVING YOUR LIFE. I share an audio recording from a recent backpacking trip on which I decided to jump naked into a lake for the first time in decades.  It was glorious. I talk about being vulnerable, doing hard things, and taking advantage of the precious time we have. PS.  All the audio clips are from the actual backpacking trip!

I asked for recommendations for favorite leggings, I bought them all and tested them out.  On this episode, I share my findings, opinions and thoughts on all the top brands. Let me help you find the perfect leggings for you!

Our brains offer us some crazy thoughts at times but THEY ARE JUST THOUGHTS.  We don't have to believe all of it.  In this episode I offer wisdom I've been collecting from experts on this topic as well as 4 actionable things you can do to begin to live a more peaceful, happy life.  Because our lives are what our thoughts make it!

This week's episode is about facing the fear of doing something because you WANT the thing bad enough.  I share two stories that inspired me recently plus I do the scary thing of sharing publicly an original poem I wrote about my legs and I how I have come to love them. Short and sweet but I hope you feel inspired to do what you want EVEN IF you feel scared to try. 

Do you love to travel or wish you could travel more? In this episode, I talk to Marianne Jennings of AdventureCravers.com about her love of travel. You'll learn practical tips for traveling like a pro and hear amazing stories from her own experiences as a world traveler.  There are so many things to be learned about the world, yourself and other people when we step outside of our own little bubble. You will love listening to and learning from Marianne! 

If you have ever struggled with your own body image, if you have ever had negative thoughts about how you look or if you let how you look hold you back from living life the way you want to, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU. As women, we are conditioned to believe that our worth is tied to our appearance.  Good or bad.  But it's a lie.  In this episode a panel of 6 women discuss the book More Than A Body by Lindsay and Lexie Kite.  We talk about the experiences in our lives that have shaped how we view ourselves for better or worse and what we learned about how to have a healthier view of ourselves.  Our WHOLE selves. 

In this episode, I ask Jill Griffiths all the questions about fitness, nutrition, supplements and motivation.  What is the biggest thing keeping you from optimal health and fitness?How is exercise and nutrition different as we enter different stages of life?What supplements should I be taking? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? (Just kidding on that one, but also kind of not because at the end of this episode Jill blows my mind wide open with one question).

What can elephants teach us about ourselves?  Quite a lot, actually!  This is your beginning of the month pep talk and it's all about limiting beliefs.  What do you believe is true about yourself that might be holding you back?  What if you believed a different story? 

Have you ever felt the pull to do something that interests or excites you but maybe doesn't exactly make sense in the grand scheme of your life?  Ever wanted to start a business, write a book, or attempt something new?Today's episode is about following your heart into the unknown and how to handle when things turn out differently than you thought they would.  Shifting your thoughts, actions and allowing grace for yourself to grow , change and thrive. 

Moving your body has SO MANY benefits.  Physical health is just one of them.  In this episode, we talk about different ways to start moving more if you haven't been active for a while, things to challenge yourself if you are active as well as the many benefits of doing so. Melanie Mortensen and I talk about how we discovered the magic of movement in our lives well into our 30's and how it makes EVERYTHING better. 

Have you ever wanted to start journaling only to start and then fizzle out after a week?  Do you want to be better at processing your emotions and thoughts?Do you want to have a record of who you are and what is important to you throughout your life? Journaling baby!  Get into it!In this episode I share several different types of journals and methods for journaling.  One of them is sure to be perfect for you.  Meaningful journaling can happen in as little as two minutes!  I promise it's true.  I do it every day and my journal is a treasure.  

This is the first of a series of interviews with women in different stages of life sharing their best lessons and nuggets of wisdom they have collected so far. Cindy Eggertz just turned 41.  She shares thoughts on mindfulness, depression, cold water therapy, birthdays and so much more!Sometimes hearing another person has been where you are helps.  Sometimes hearing something another person has learned helps.  The goal with this series of interviews is to learn from each other and find insights that can only come from these conversations.